Give Presidents Benefit Of The Doubt

November 09, 2013|Letter to the editor

The same type of Democratic pundits who continue to accuse George W. Bush of lying concerning Saddam Hussein's alleged weapons of mass destruction, notwithstanding views of our European allies and reputable figures such as Gen. Colin Powell supporting President Bush, are now seemingly endlessly engaged by Republican pundits accusing President Obama of lying concerning the Affordable Care Act.

In both cases, the presidents should be given the benefit of doubt based upon their receiving faulty information or misunderstanding unproven "facts." Trusting that these presidents are honorable men, who like all of us are occasionally subject to mistaken views, would go a long way in toning down the extensive, pervasive rhetoric and national contentiousness.